Chief Estimator, C&I

About the Role:

*This position offers relocation assistance, bonus eligibility, and includes a company phone and car.*

Company Overview

Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR Group, Inc, has provided comprehensive electrical construction services to clients throughout the western U.S. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both power line construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider.

 

The Chief Estimator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the Estimating and Preconstruction team for various electrical construction projects. This includes administering operating budgets, staffing, work assignments, salary, and performance reviews. The Chief Estimator will also support and administer all department standards and procedures as well as be responsible for the final review and approvals of estimate packages. The Chief Estimator will coordinate with the Procurement Manager and Division Manager for the selection of projects to pursue.

 

Essential Functions:

• Take on leadership functions within the Estimating and Preconstruction department
• Create and maintain relationships with our clients. Bring in new opportunities.
• Work with the operations and procurement group to define the best prime cost on all bid opportunities
• Prepare flight board and ensure timely completion of estimates
• Update and maintain bid log
• Maintain and upgrade the company Accubid estimating system, database (units and prices), and assemblies
• Develop and maintain cost data, including labor and equipment rates, installation methods and production rates
• Develop, maintain, implement, and enforce PPG Connect estimating procedures and guidelines
• Prepare reports as needed including but not limited to monthly bid stats, pending work, and awarded work figures to district leadership
• Set departmental budget
• Ability to put together conceptual budgets with limited information
• Lead the project team through internal, corporate, and external reviews
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Determine constructability requirements
• Review estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy
• Lead, direct, and audit the work of assigned staff
  • Act as a mentor
  • Advise staff of company policy expectations coordinate employee performance reviews
• Identify parts of project that may be key to making a competitive estimate
• Identify and mitigate areas of risk for each project type
• Determine constructability requirements via field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel
• Evaluate possible areas for potential prime cost reduction and produce backup
• Work to continuously improve through lean principles and A3 problem solving thinking
• Bring innovation to the team through collaboration and continuous education.
• Develop labor productivity and (installation unit costs where applicable) based on projected site conditions and historical data
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures
• May develop training requirements for the estimating and preconstruction staff
• Attend or direct a team member to attend preconstruction big room meetings
• Develop trend log as required on projects
• Provide cost options to clients on schematic level
• Meet the requirements the client has requested in terms of pricing, backup, and documentation
• The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit
• Essential functions of the position are to be performed in a Company-designated office, field location, or other remote location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable
• Regular and predictable attendance

About You:

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Lead or Senior level Estimator
• 10+ years of experience within the construction industry
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
• Experience in Mission Critical, Healthcare, Water/Waste Water, Commercial, and Industrial projects preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of the N.E.C. and local codes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and estimating software
• Team player with excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other documents

What We Offer:

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $155,000-$170,000/year
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) -  Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual  Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with  100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting , and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).  ​​​​​​​
• Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

 

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

 

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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